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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 227.22 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 227.22 and 102.48 is: 153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 227.22 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/227.22 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 227.22 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 23,285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,285.51/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.80

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